Example sentences of "it is [adj] [to-vb] the [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | When considering the right to silence it is salutary to examine the case of Clintom McCurbin who , in October 1988 , died while being arrested in a Next clothes shop on a case of alleged credit card fraud . |
| 2 | It is fruitful to recognise the responsibility people have for their own lives , and the material circumstances in which those lives have been lived , in considering the resources with which a person enters the last stages of life . |
| 3 | By this stage , we are familiar with the fact that it is appropriate to transform the metrics in all regions into Rosen form . |
| 4 | But the time should still be only a few minutes and the parent should go to collect the child and indicate when it is appropriate to join the family again . |
| 5 | At these sites more than anywhere else it is appropriate to visualize the Earth spirit as a goddess figure , because , as J.C . |
| 6 | It is appropriate to contrast the modesty of his home with those of more affluent politicians . |
| 7 | ( That it is good to save the soul , if it is , is not just a tautology , but an ethical judgement . ) |
| 8 | It is good to allow the word of God to dominate and determine not only the content but also the structure of what we preach . |
| 9 | Although it is good to see the number of such facilities increasing in Scotland , it is sad to see some of these falling far short of the standards required . |
| 10 | Further , it is good to see the importance of the problem of litigation against auditors expressed so firmly . |
| 11 | ‘ The last few minutes were a real scramble , but we got the luck we deserved and it is good to win the derby games . |
| 12 | But it is good to have the board there |
| 13 | Still it is good to hear the music again filled with the spinto sound Tebaldi brought to it ( Decca ) . |
| 14 | As a practical measure , if you regard yourself as having been forced to quit , it is prudent to confirm the position to your employer in writing . |
| 15 | The distinction is particularly easy to draw in the fields of mathematics , music , electronics , and modern languages , but in history and geography and all the sciences it is essential to draw the distinction as well . |
| 16 | Imagine what it is like to sit through a meeting , go to the theatre or try to follow a further education class if it is essential to see the speaker 's face in order to understand what is said . |
| 17 | If basket impaction is to be avoided , it is essential to assess the size of the sphincterotomy and the lower common bile duct with a balloon catheter , and to compare the size of the balloon with the stone(s) to be removed . |
| 18 | Before assessing the impact of the process of change on different areas of the UK ( in Parts II and III ) , it is essential to assess the character and pace of socioeconomic change for the nation as a whole . |
| 19 | When knitting with pushers and arrow keys , it is essential to take the lock past the stitches being knitted so that the arrow keys can work properly . |
| 20 | For all practical purposes it is necessary to run simulations on a computer , on account of the number of times it is essential to rerun the model under different conditions . |
| 21 | It is essential to grasp the notion of ‘ political weight ’ to understand that , even within a federal constitution , the realities of power will predominate . |
| 22 | This exercise should not be attempted until you have first acquired the firm foundations outlined earlier , and it is essential to use the material in the exact way suggested . |
| 23 | However this paper argues that it is essential to support the use of data by providing a flexible and speedy service in disseminating data . |
| 24 | Only operate the red alarm between stations if it is essential to stop the train immediately . |
| 25 | The constructive dimension argues that , in order to remedy government failure , it is essential to reform the framework of rules within which the business of politics is conducted . |
| 26 | Archaeology and history combine to show that jade was rated more highly than gold among some of the most sophisticated and highly civilized peoples of antiquity both in the Old World and the New.l To understand the appeal of jade it is essential to handle the material itself . |
| 27 | An interview can last anything from fifteen minutes to a few hours , though normally one hour is considered long , so it is essential to maintain the informant 's interest and attention for the duration . |
| 28 | He acknowledged that it is essential to maintain the balance between basic research and commissioned research . |
| 29 | Fees for a full structural survey will vary with the age and size of the property , which is why it is essential to meet the surveyor to discuss the scope , and cost , before he carries out the work . |
| 30 | If you 're planning to build your own lean-to sun room or conservatory , it is essential to get the roof right . |